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Emboldened by Trump, Netanyahu Takes His Election Bid to Dangerous New Levels

The fact that Netanyahu would bring into his future coalition a group classified as ‘terrorist organization’’ by the FBI speaks volumes about the changing relationship between the US and Israel.

February 26th, 2019

By Ramzy Baroud @RamzyBaroud

Emboldened by Trump, Netanyahu Takes His Election Bid to Dangerous New Levels

On February 18, members of extremist Jewish groups

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Ramzy Baroud

Dr. Ramzy Baroud is a widely published and translated author, an internationally syndicated columnist and editor of PalestineChronicle.com. His latest book is The Last Earth: A Palestinian Story (Pluto Press, 2018). He earned a Ph.D. in Palestine Studies from the University of Exeter (2015), and was a Non-Resident Scholar at Orfalea Center for Global and International Studies, UCSB. Visit his website at www.ramzybaroud.net.

Extremist Israeli Settlers Raid Muslim Holy Site

Extremists, protected by Israeli police, routinely raid the Mosque, the second holiest site for Muslims.

April 13th, 2017

By Middle East Monitor

Extremist Israeli Settlers Raid Muslim Holy Site

With severe restrictions imposed on Muslims trying to pray in Al-Aqsa Mosque, extremist Jewish settlers yesterday raided the Noble Sanctuary protected by a heavy Israeli police presence, Safa news agency has reported.

Former Deputy Knesset Speaker Moshe Feiglin was among almost 300

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Middle East Monitor

Video Of 18 Year-Old Palestinian Chased By Jewish Mob & Killed By Israeli Police Shocks Globe

Fadi Alloun appears to be hunted by a group of Jews, many religious, who call on police to kill Alloun. The police do. Later police said that Alloun had stabbed a Jewish boy. But whatever he did, the video appears to show an execution, and no attempt at arrest

October 05th, 2015

By Mondoweiss

Video Of 18 Year-Old Palestinian Chased By Jewish Mob & Killed By Israeli Police Shocks Globe

In the hours since video went up of the killing of 18-year-old Fadi Alloun near Damascus Gate in occupied East Jerusalem Sunday morning, the footage has shocked people around the world. The young man appears to be hunted by a group of Jews, many religious,

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Israel Prepares To Free Palestinian Prisoners

With Netanyahu expected to accompany the releases with plans to build hundreds of new homes in Jewish settlements, criticism comes from some unlikely quarters.

December 30th, 2013

By Associated Press

Israel Prepares To Free Palestinian Prisoners

JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a public uproar Monday over the impending release of more than two dozen Palestinian prisoners convicted in deadly attacks as part of a U.S.-brokered package to restart Mideast peace talks. With Netanyahu expected to accompany the releases with plans to build hundreds of new homes in

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Israeli Squatters Are Standing In The Way Of Peace With Occupied Palestine

Israeli squatters on Palestinian land continue to be a major roadblock to peace.

August 26th, 2013

By Martin Michaels @MMichaelsMPN

Israeli Squatters Are Standing In The Way Of Peace With Occupied Palestine

Last month, Omar Hushiyeh, a 28-year-old Palestinian from the village of Khirbet al-Markez in the South Hebron Hills, was grazing sheep on his family’s land when he was suddenly attacked and beaten by three Jewish settlers.

“I was walking behind the sheep,

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They’re Not Lovin’ It: McDonald’s Snubs Jewish Settlers

McDonald’s has refused to open a branch in the Israeli West Bank settlement of Ariel, sparking anger and cries for a boycott of the franchise.

June 28th, 2013

By Jo Erickson

They’re Not Lovin’ It: McDonald’s Snubs Jewish Settlers

The Israeli occupation of the West Bank suffered a huge setback this week, with the unlikely champion of fast-food chain McDonald’s highlighting the issue of the occupied territory. McDonald’s has refused to open a branch in the Israeli West Bank settlement of Ariel, sparking anger and cries for a boycott of the franchise.

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Killing Tariq: Why We Must Rethink the Roots of Jewish Settlers Violence

85% of cases involving settler violence against Palestinians are never pursued by law. Of the remaining cases, only 1.9% led to a conviction.